Taiga Stone
This Stone is part of the wider Longridge Fell Stone Circuit – ‘The Forest of Stone'. The entire circuit consists of the Brownslow Brook Stones, Witch and the Oak, Spruce Stone, Taiga Stone, Acorn Stone, Hansel and Gretel, the Axe Stones and the Giant's Whetstone.
Weight
123kg / 270lbs
Location
View on what3words - solids.overpaid.wording
Original Challenge
Stone to chest
Name Origin
The stone takes its name from the vast coniferous forest that stands behind it.
Stones Submission
The Stone was discovered in situ by @dances_with_stones and rests along the spruce line, just before the forest enterance point, leading to the Longridge Axe Stones.
History
The coniferous forest on Longridge Fell was largely established in the mid-19th century (c. 1850s) and expanded through the early 20th century (up to 1930s) as part of managed planting schemes.
Originally, the fell consisted of open heath, pasture, and scattered deciduous woodland, but conifers were introduced to supply timber for building and to stabilize the soil after quarrying and grazing.
Over time, these plantations created the dense evergreen backdrop seen today, blending historical land use with natural rewilding across the fell.
Access and Permissions
This stone is located on open-access land. Public access rights apply subject to any restrictions or exclusions applicable to the site. These rights do not automatically grant permission to move, alter or place stones. Users should ensure that any lifting is compatible with the applicable access rights and restrictions and leave the stone and surrounding area as they found them.
Please read our Stonelifting Policy before attempting to lift this stone. The policy sets out the requirements regarding access, permissions, safety, conservation and responsible lifting.
